Birch Hill Care Centre
Care home in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland
Operated by Lenore Care
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Birch Hill Care Centre is a 24-bed care home in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland. The Care Quality Commission rated it Outstanding overall in its 2026 report. Its Effective, Caring and Well-led areas were each graded Outstanding, while Safe and Responsive were graded Good.
Inspectors reported that residents are treated as individuals, with staff who understand their needs, preferences and wishes. The home's visiting therapy dogs helped one resident, who had initially found personal care difficult, become more at ease with support. Another resident, admitted for end-of-life care, improved enough through individual attention to return home.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
89 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Northumberland council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £832 |
| 2025 | £882 |
What Northumberland council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Birch Hill Care Centre is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Coldstream Medical Practice, 6.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Berwick-upon-Tweed
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Berwick & District Friends of Dementia
Berwick & District Friends of Dementia supports persons in the district of Berwick-upon-Tweed who are diagnosed with mild to moderate dementia, and their families and carers. It does this by means…
Part of Lenore Care
Birch Hill Care Centre is one of 5 homes run by Lenore Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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